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Anglicans

24 Hours to BeirutJourney from Canada to Beirut
Anglican EvensongFirst ever Anglican-Armenian Evensong in Beirut with readings from the Book of Prayer of St. Krikor Naregatsi
Easter Boxing DaysExchange of courtesy visits between the various Christian communities, Orthodox and Latin, during Easter Week in Jerusalem. Visit to the Wailing Wall.
Greatest ArmenianFeast of St. Gregory the Illuminator: blessing of a new shrine at the seminary, morning pilgrimage Bikfaya to Antelias, first Badarak of the feast.
Mar NicholasExploring an historic neighbourhood in central Beirut
NicosiaVisit with Anglican Bishop Clive Hanford and his wife Jane, tour of the old town of Nicosia
The PilgrimageOverview and programme of the proposed Ecumenical Pilgrimage

Armenian Catholicosate, Antelias

24 Hours to BeirutJourney from Canada to Beirut
Armenian WritersPan-Armenian Writers' Conference 2006, Beirut
Beautiful BickfayaFuneral, vespers and Badarak liturgies; Bikfaya seminary and neighbouring village
Behind the ScenesSupport staff at the Catholicosate, Antelias; and Armenian Memorial Day activities
BrotherhoodMeeting of the Armenian Monastic brethren resident in Beirut
Catholicos on YouthLetter from the Catholicos to the Armenian Youth following the 2006 General Assembly of the World Council of Churches
Climb to BickfayaFirst visit to the Armenian seminary in Bikfaya
Community of ScholarsFirst impressions on the Monastic Brotherhood of the Armenian Catholicosate in Antelias, Lebanon
Easter MagnificanceEaster pontifical liturgy, Catholicos Aram I celebrant
Exams are over!Day off with the seminarians in Bikfaya
Ghevont SerpazanFuneral notice marking the passing of 96 year old Archbishop Ghevont, a survivor of the Armenian Genocide
LeviathanLebanese politics, Bikfaya seminary, Badarak
Night Fall in BeirutFirst impressions of the Catholicosate, Antelias; Armenian language and the languages of Lebanon
Palm SundayFamily festival of Palm Sunday in Antelias; festive Badarak and outdoor procession; blessing of the children
The Catholicos
The PilgrimageOverview and programme of the proposed Ecumenical Pilgrimage
Visit to the ArchivesVisiting one of the departments at the Catholicosate, Antelias
Visiting ByblosVisit to one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, Byblos, Lebanon; and to an Armenian orphanage there.

Armenian Genocide

Beautiful BickfayaFuneral, vespers and Badarak liturgies; Bikfaya seminary and neighbouring village
Community of ScholarsFirst impressions on the Monastic Brotherhood of the Armenian Catholicosate in Antelias, Lebanon
Der ez-ZurVisit to the Armenain Genocide memorial chapel in Der Ez-Zur, Syria, and to the desert chapel at one of the genocide sites.
Genocide MemorialAnnual remembrance day commemorating the Armenian Genocide. Memorial services at the Cathedral of SS James, Jerusalem, and in the nearby Armenian Cemetery.
Ghevont SerpazanFuneral notice marking the passing of 96 year old Archbishop Ghevont, a survivor of the Armenian Genocide
Palm SundayFamily festival of Palm Sunday in Antelias; festive Badarak and outdoor procession; blessing of the children
Schools and SightsVisits to three Armenian schools in Aleppo, Syria, and journey to the ancient pilgrimage church of St. Simon the Stylite near the Turkish border.
Visit to the ArchivesVisiting one of the departments at the Catholicosate, Antelias
Visiting ByblosVisit to one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, Byblos, Lebanon; and to an Armenian orphanage there.
Writers to the BekkaTravel with a group of Armenian writers as they visit the ruins of Baalbek and the Armenian village of Anjar, both in the Bekka Valley, Lebanon

Armenian History, Language & Culture

Armenian WritersPan-Armenian Writers' Conference 2006, Beirut
Behind the ScenesSupport staff at the Catholicosate, Antelias; and Armenian Memorial Day activities
Catechumens70 days before Easter
Catholicos on YouthLetter from the Catholicos to the Armenian Youth following the 2006 General Assembly of the World Council of Churches
DarendasCandlemas tradition, blessing of the fire
Der ez-ZurVisit to the Armenain Genocide memorial chapel in Der Ez-Zur, Syria, and to the desert chapel at one of the genocide sites.
DiaruntarachCandlemas tradition, blessing of the fire
Falafel FrenzyFalafel shack in Sidon, Lebanon
Genocide MemorialAnnual remembrance day commemorating the Armenian Genocide. Memorial services at the Cathedral of SS James, Jerusalem, and in the nearby Armenian Cemetery.
Greatest ArmenianFeast of St. Gregory the Illuminator: blessing of a new shrine at the seminary, morning pilgrimage Bikfaya to Antelias, first Badarak of the feast.
Kristos HaryavEaster vigil liturgy and customs, Antelias
LeviathanLebanese politics, Bikfaya seminary, Badarak
Night Fall in BeirutFirst impressions of the Catholicosate, Antelias; Armenian language and the languages of Lebanon
Palm SundayFamily festival of Palm Sunday in Antelias; festive Badarak and outdoor procession; blessing of the children
PalmyraVisit to Syria's famous ruins at the Oasis of Palmyra
PalmyraVisit to Syria's famous ruins at the Oasis of Palmyra
Sourp KrikorPontifical liturgy on the feast of St. Gregory the Illuminator
The Curtain ClosesSaturday vespers, before the beginning of Lent, Bickfaya - featuring the closing of the santuary curtain for the Great Lent
Tour of GalileeTour of the northern or Galilee region of Israel-Palestine, including the Sea of Galilee, Mount Tabor, Nazareth and Haifa
VartanantsThe Armenian National Day, story and Badarak
Writers to the BekkaTravel with a group of Armenian writers as they visit the ruins of Baalbek and the Armenian village of Anjar, both in the Bekka Valley, Lebanon

Armenian Liturgy (General)

Beautiful BickfayaFuneral, vespers and Badarak liturgies; Bikfaya seminary and neighbouring village
Catechumens70 days before Easter
Change of GuardThe duties of the double thurifers (incense bearers) at a pontifical liturgy
DarendasCandlemas tradition, blessing of the fire
DiaruntarachCandlemas tradition, blessing of the fire
Easter SundayPontifical Easter liturgy before the Aedicule, Church of the Resurrection, Jerusalem; and evening blessing of the four corneers in the yard of the Armenian monastery.
Entering SundayThe monuments of Dog River (Nahr El Kalb) near Beirut, and Saturday evening vespers
Gates of HeavenOpening of the santuary curtain, marking the end of the Great Lent.
Great FridayGreat Friday burial liturgy, Antelias
Great ThursdayGreat Thursday Badarak and Foot Washing, Antelias
Great Thursday 2Jerusalem Foot Washing ceremonies of the Armenian Patriarchate and Syrian monastery compared
Greatest ArmenianFeast of St. Gregory the Illuminator: blessing of a new shrine at the seminary, morning pilgrimage Bikfaya to Antelias, first Badarak of the feast.
Holy Fire!Famous (and infamous) liturgy of the Holy Fire at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, Orthodox Great Saturday 2006
Kristos HaryavEaster vigil liturgy and customs, Antelias
LeviathanLebanese politics, Bikfaya seminary, Badarak
Palm SundayFamily festival of Palm Sunday in Antelias; festive Badarak and outdoor procession; blessing of the children
Sabbath VespersArmenian vespers at the Holy Sepulchre and Russian vespers at Holy Trinity Cathedral.
SepulchreGreat Friday at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem
Sourp KrikorPontifical liturgy on the feast of St. Gregory the Illuminator
The Curtain ClosesSaturday vespers, before the beginning of Lent, Bickfaya - featuring the closing of the santuary curtain for the Great Lent
VartanantsThe Armenian National Day, story and Badarak
Wake Up CallFirst day in Aleppo, visit of the Armenian Cathedral, the old city, the Citadel, the souks, and the commercial district
World Day of PrayerWomen's World Day of Prayer service in the Armenian neighbourhood of Bourj Hammoud

Armenian Liturgy, Badarak

AnnunciationCelebration of the Annunciation at the Tomb of Mary, Gesthemanef; and visit to the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock
Antelias by the seaScenic views in and around Antelias, Lebanon; and music from the Badarak.
Armenian RequiemGreen Sunday (Lent III) at the Church of the Resurrection (Holy Sepulchre) with requiem memorial for victims of Armenian plane crash.
BadarakArmenian Divine Liturgy described
Cathedral FestivalThe Cathedral's patronal feast of the 40 Martyrs, episcopal liturgy.
Change of GuardThe duties of the double thurifers (incense bearers) at a pontifical liturgy
Easter MagnificanceEaster pontifical liturgy, Catholicos Aram I celebrant
Easter SundayPontifical Easter liturgy before the Aedicule, Church of the Resurrection, Jerusalem; and evening blessing of the four corneers in the yard of the Armenian monastery.
Genocide MemorialAnnual remembrance day commemorating the Armenian Genocide. Memorial services at the Cathedral of SS James, Jerusalem, and in the nearby Armenian Cemetery.
Great ThursdayGreat Thursday Badarak and Foot Washing, Antelias
Greatest ArmenianFeast of St. Gregory the Illuminator: blessing of a new shrine at the seminary, morning pilgrimage Bikfaya to Antelias, first Badarak of the feast.
Kristos HaryavEaster vigil liturgy and customs, Antelias
Palm SundayFamily festival of Palm Sunday in Antelias; festive Badarak and outdoor procession; blessing of the children
Pilgrims' BadarakClosing Badarak for the annual pilgrimage to Jerusalem for Holy Week and Easter.
Sourp KrikorPontifical liturgy on the feast of St. Gregory the Illuminator
Status QuoSimultaneous celebrations of the Armenian and Coptic Divine Liturgies at the Virgin's Tomb, Gesthsemane
Syrian LiturgyComparison of Armenian & Syrian Divine Liturgies

Armenian Orthodoxy

Anglican EvensongFirst ever Anglican-Armenian Evensong in Beirut with readings from the Book of Prayer of St. Krikor Naregatsi
Armenian MissionEvangelistic mission in the Armenian neighbourhood of Bourj Hammoud, Beirut
Cathedral FestivalThe Cathedral's patronal feast of the 40 Martyrs, episcopal liturgy.
Community of ScholarsFirst impressions on the Monastic Brotherhood of the Armenian Catholicosate in Antelias, Lebanon
DarendasCandlemas tradition, blessing of the fire
DiaruntarachCandlemas tradition, blessing of the fire
Greatest ArmenianFeast of St. Gregory the Illuminator: blessing of a new shrine at the seminary, morning pilgrimage Bikfaya to Antelias, first Badarak of the feast.
Schools and SightsVisits to three Armenian schools in Aleppo, Syria, and journey to the ancient pilgrimage church of St. Simon the Stylite near the Turkish border.
Sourp KrikorPontifical liturgy on the feast of St. Gregory the Illuminator
The PilgrimageOverview and programme of the proposed Ecumenical Pilgrimage
VartanantsThe Armenian National Day, story and Badarak

Armenian Patriarchate, Jerusalem

AnnunciationCelebration of the Annunciation at the Tomb of Mary, Gesthemanef; and visit to the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock
Armenian RequiemGreen Sunday (Lent III) at the Church of the Resurrection (Holy Sepulchre) with requiem memorial for victims of Armenian plane crash.
BethlehemBethlehem at the Armenian Convent, offices and Badarak in the Grotto, exploration of Old Bethlehem.
Easter Boxing DaysExchange of courtesy visits between the various Christian communities, Orthodox and Latin, during Easter Week in Jerusalem. Visit to the Wailing Wall.
Genocide MemorialAnnual remembrance day commemorating the Armenian Genocide. Memorial services at the Cathedral of SS James, Jerusalem, and in the nearby Armenian Cemetery.
Holy Fire!Famous (and infamous) liturgy of the Holy Fire at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, Orthodox Great Saturday 2006
Pilgrims' BadarakClosing Badarak for the annual pilgrimage to Jerusalem for Holy Week and Easter.
The PilgrimageOverview and programme of the proposed Ecumenical Pilgrimage

Orthodoxy (Other Traditions)

Christian SyriaTour of the Christian pilgrimage sites outside of Damascus
Easter Boxing DaysExchange of courtesy visits between the various Christian communities, Orthodox and Latin, during Easter Week in Jerusalem. Visit to the Wailing Wall.
Ethiopian VespersVespers at the Ethiopian Orthodox monastery of Däbrä Gännät, Jerusalem
Great Thursday 2Jerusalem Foot Washing ceremonies of the Armenian Patriarchate and Syrian monastery compared
Holy Fire!Famous (and infamous) liturgy of the Holy Fire at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, Orthodox Great Saturday 2006
Malankara Visitors150 Malankara Orthodox Christians from Kerala, India in Jerusalem with a Divine Liturgy at St. Mark's Syrian Church.
Palestinian TaxiDay trip from Bethlehem with Palestinian driver Ziad, visit Mar Sabas Monastery, Herodion, Solomon's Pools, and Ziad's family home.
Road to DamascusJourney with a group of Syrian nuns to the Syrian Patriarchate on the outskirts of Damascus
Sabbath VespersArmenian vespers at the Holy Sepulchre and Russian vespers at Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Status QuoSimultaneous celebrations of the Armenian and Coptic Divine Liturgies at the Virgin's Tomb, Gesthsemane
Street Called StraightExploration of Old Damascus
Syrian LiturgyComparison of Armenian & Syrian Divine Liturgies

Travel, Cyprus

Great Thursday 2Jerusalem Foot Washing ceremonies of the Armenian Patriarchate and Syrian monastery compared
NicosiaVisit with Anglican Bishop Clive Hanford and his wife Jane, tour of the old town of Nicosia

Travel, Jerusalem

AnnunciationCelebration of the Annunciation at the Tomb of Mary, Gesthemanef; and visit to the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock
BethlehemBethlehem at the Armenian Convent, offices and Badarak in the Grotto, exploration of Old Bethlehem.
Easter Boxing DaysExchange of courtesy visits between the various Christian communities, Orthodox and Latin, during Easter Week in Jerusalem. Visit to the Wailing Wall.
Easter SundayPontifical Easter liturgy before the Aedicule, Church of the Resurrection, Jerusalem; and evening blessing of the four corneers in the yard of the Armenian monastery.
Ethiopian VespersVespers at the Ethiopian Orthodox monastery of Däbrä Gännät, Jerusalem
Holy Fire!Famous (and infamous) liturgy of the Holy Fire at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, Orthodox Great Saturday 2006
Jerusalem RampartsWalk along the ramparts of the walled city of Jerusalem. Contrasts between west and east Jerusalem.
Journey HomeLast Sunday in Jerusalem, return trip to Quebec City via Ben Gurion airport.
Mount of OlivesA day trip up the Mount of Olives, visits to the Hasmonean tombs in the Kidron Valley, and stops at the Convent of the Pater Noster and Dominus Flevit.
Palestinian TaxiDay trip from Bethlehem with Palestinian driver Ziad, visit Mar Sabas Monastery, Herodion, Solomon's Pools, and Ziad's family home.
Sabbath VespersArmenian vespers at the Holy Sepulchre and Russian vespers at Holy Trinity Cathedral.
SepulchreGreat Friday at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem
Tour of GalileeTour of the northern or Galilee region of Israel-Palestine, including the Sea of Galilee, Mount Tabor, Nazareth and Haifa

Travel, Lebanon

24 Hours to BeirutJourney from Canada to Beirut
A Modern MartyrA visit to the tomb of former Lebanese Prime Minister, Rafic Hariri and explorations of the downtown sector in Beirut.
Anglicans of BeirutArab and English language Anglican congregations in Beirut
Antelias by the seaScenic views in and around Antelias, Lebanon; and music from the Badarak.
Beautiful BickfayaFuneral, vespers and Badarak liturgies; Bikfaya seminary and neighbouring village
Climb to BickfayaFirst visit to the Armenian seminary in Bikfaya
Day in the CityVisit to Place de l'Etoile and vicinity in downtown Beirut
Entering SundayThe monuments of Dog River (Nahr El Kalb) near Beirut, and Saturday evening vespers
Falafel FrenzyFalafel shack in Sidon, Lebanon
Golf at Last!
HarissaVisit to the statue of Our Lady of Lebanon, over looking Jounieh
LeviathanLebanese politics, Bikfaya seminary, Badarak
Mar NicholasExploring an historic neighbourhood in central Beirut
Never Tyre of SidonVisit to the cities of Sidon and Tyre and region sites in South Lebanon
Night Fall in BeirutFirst impressions of the Catholicosate, Antelias; Armenian language and the languages of Lebanon
Quebec in ChekkaVisit with a Quebecois family in the North of Lebanon (Tripoli)
Religious LeadersLebanese Prime Minister meeting with leaders of the principal religious groups of Lebanon
Riots in BeirutNewspaper report on anti-cartoon rioting in downtown Beirut
Visiting ByblosVisit to one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, Byblos, Lebanon; and to an Armenian orphanage there.
World Day of PrayerWomen's World Day of Prayer service in the Armenian neighbourhood of Bourj Hammoud
Writers to the BekkaTravel with a group of Armenian writers as they visit the ruins of Baalbek and the Armenian village of Anjar, both in the Bekka Valley, Lebanon

Travel, Syria

Cathedral FestivalThe Cathedral's patronal feast of the 40 Martyrs, episcopal liturgy.
Christian SyriaTour of the Christian pilgrimage sites outside of Damascus
Der ez-ZurVisit to the Armenain Genocide memorial chapel in Der Ez-Zur, Syria, and to the desert chapel at one of the genocide sites.
PalmyraVisit to Syria's famous ruins at the Oasis of Palmyra
PalmyraVisit to Syria's famous ruins at the Oasis of Palmyra
Road to DamascusJourney with a group of Syrian nuns to the Syrian Patriarchate on the outskirts of Damascus
Schools and SightsVisits to three Armenian schools in Aleppo, Syria, and journey to the ancient pilgrimage church of St. Simon the Stylite near the Turkish border.
Street Called StraightExploration of Old Damascus
Wake Up CallFirst day in Aleppo, visit of the Armenian Cathedral, the old city, the Citadel, the souks, and the commercial district